Microbiologist I

We are seeking a highly skilled Microbiologist I to join our Quality Control team at Nutramax Laboratories. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing release testing on finished products, submitting samples to contract labs, and documenting all procedures in accordance with cGMP guidelines.

• Perform release testing on finished products following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and in-house test methods.
• Submit samples to contract labs as necessary with appropriate documentation.
• Document all procedures in a timely fashion, following Current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) guidelines.
• Report results of analyses on finished product Certificates of Analysis (COAs).
• Document all routine and non-routine microbiological testing performed on raw materials, finished products, and special request samples.
• Initiate Investigation reports for out of specification (OOS) laboratory data when necessary.
• Evaluate and validate testing on Nutramax Laboratories, Inc. finished products and raw materials following SOPs, in-house test methods, and industry guidelines.
• Collect and analyze Environmental Monitoring (EM) samples, following QCM SOPs, as needed to meet the needs or goals of the company.
• Provide input for the improvement of existing SOPs, test methods, and other protocols and policies throughout the Micro Laboratory.
• Review and sign off on reports and Certificates of Analysis (C of As) generated by other QC personnel.

• Two or more years of laboratory experience in a cGMP facility, including experience with the proper operation of laboratory instrumentation, troubleshooting, and the generation and revision of SOPs.
• Effective interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of personnel.
• A Bachelor of Sciences (B.S.) or Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Microbiology or a related science or a combination of experience and education deemed equivalent.